Arnavaz
/AE-R-N-AE-V-AA-Z/
An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Arnavaz is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Arnavaz is a girl's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood." and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Arnavaz is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Arnavaz carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Arnavaz's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Arnavaz carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Arnavaz resonates in either tradition.
Arnavaz's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Arnavaz's full reading →
Does Arnavaz go with your family's names?
Arnavaz breaks into 7 sounds: /AE-R-N-AE-V-AA-Z/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Arnavaz sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Arnavaz beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Arnavaz — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Arnavaz
What does the name Arnavaz mean?
Arnavaz means "An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.." It is a girl name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Arnavaz a boy or girl name?
Arnavaz is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Arnavaz?
Arnavaz is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Arnavaz a Muslim name?
Yes. Arnavaz is a girl name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Arnavaz mean in Persian?
Arnavaz originates from Persian, where it means "An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.."
What are common nicknames for Arnavaz?
Common short forms of Arnavaz include Arna, Arni.
What is the numerology of Arnavaz?
Arnavaz has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
Is Arnavaz an Islamic name?
Yes. Arnavaz is an Arabic girl name meaning "An ancient Persian feminine name of uncertain but pre-Zoroastrian Iranian stock; the second element may relate to a word meaning 'sound', 'voice', or 'grace'. In the Shahnameh Arnavaz is one of the noble women held captive by the demon-king Zahhak and liberated by the hero Fereydun, so the name carries the brightness of rescue and ancient Iranian womanhood.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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